‘The sound of freedom’: Cannons used to honor men and women of armed forces
Fireworks are not the only booming presence on the Esplanade every Fourth of July. The iconic cannons were tested Thursday to ensure everything goes offRead More
Transit police: Pedestrian struck, killed by Commuter Rail train in Newton
A man trespassing on railroad tracks in Newton was fatally struck by a Commuter Rail train Wednesday evening. Officers responding to the Newtonville Commuter RailRead More
Man who suffered heart attack at Market Basket searching for nurse who saved his life
A man who suffered a heart attack while shopping at a Market Basket in Littleton last month is turning to the public for help trackingRead More
Body of missing 17-year-old swimmer pulled from Medford lake
A 17-year-old swimmer who was reported missing in a lake in Medford on Monday has been pulled from the water dead, state police said. TheRead More
Nearly 100 forced out of apartments after lightning strikes Haverhill smokestack
HAVERHILL, MASS. (WHDH) – Nearly 100 people have been forced to flee a Haverhill apartment complex after a neighboring smokestack was struck by lightning duringRead More
100 people evacuated after lightning strikes Haverhill smokestack
Nearly 100 people have been forced to flee a Haverhill apartment complex after a neighboring smokestack was struck by lightning during Sunday’s ferocious storms, leadingRead More
At DMZ, a step into history for Trump as he offers hand to Kim
PANMUNJOM, Korea (AP) — With wide grins and a historic handshake, President Donald Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un met at the heavily fortifiedRead More
Watertown police searching for man accused of attempted armed robbery
Watertown police are searching for an attempted armed robbery suspect accused of firing a blank round inside a hair salon Wednesday. Officers responding to aRead More
DA Rollins calls for ‘calm, patience’ as investigation into deadly officer-involved shooting continues
Suffolk District Attorney Rachael Rollins is thanking community members who came forward with information about an officer-involved shooting in Dorchester that left a 19-year-old deadRead More
Police shoot, kill 19-year-old accused of opening fire on officers in Dorchester
Authorities are investigating after Boston police officers shot and killed a 19-year-old man who allegedly opened fire on them after a brief foot pursuit inRead More